OGN Ep 5: Gateway Games for your Gang!
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Need some board game suggestions to onboard your friends and family to the gaming hobby? Want to show them just how deep the rabbit hole can go? Join Jared, Clayton, and Travis in our latest episode as they share their top 3 gateway games. This episode is so hot we may have to pop our top off for this one!
Ever scored a board game gem for just $10? Clayton reveals his incredible finds at a sidewalk sale and swap night, including Summoner Wars, Rising Sun, and Smartphone Mobile Markets. We dive deep into the complexities of board game economics and trading strategies, including the fascinating world of math trades on Board Game Geek. Plus, get ready for a nostalgic trip back to the year 2000 with a playthrough of Reiner Knizia's Lord of the Rings, a game that was ahead of its time in the cooperative genre.
Curious about which games make the best gateway into the hobby? We've got you covered! From Catan's monumental impact to the engaging mechanics of Sushi Go and Quest for El Dorado, we explore the perfect entry points for new players. We also discuss the cooperative magic of Matt Leacock's Forbidden series and the serene yet strategic gameplay of Cascadia. To wrap things up, we share some quick hits on cultural references, personal anecdotes. Tune in for a jam-packed episode full of laughter, strategy, and gaming insights!
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1. Operation Game Night Podcast Episode (00:00:00)
2. Board Game Swap and Math Trades (00:05:02)
3. Lord of the Rings (00:09:50)
4. Pick-Omino (00:15:50)
5. Verdant (00:18:36)
6. Wind Jammern/Seas of Strife (00:20:45)
7. Klask (00:22:45)
8. Mino Dice (00:25:40)
9. Gateway Board Games (00:26:27)
10. Sushi Go! (00:31:45)
11. The Quacks of Quedlinburg (00:33:39)
12. Splendor (00:36:55)
13. Dice Miner (00:40:16)
14. The Quest for El Dorado (00:43:22)
15. Introduction to Gateway Board Games (00:43:40)
16. Forbidden Desert (00:46:15)
17. Ahoy (00:51:28)
18. Cascadia (00:55:22)
19. Everdell (00:59:32)
20. Honorable Mentions (01:01:31)
21. Cultural References and Quick Hits (01:02:49)
22. Quick Hits (01:02:49)
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